My Gratitude and Thanks

   This picture is to express my sincere gratitude and to give thanks to all men and women who currently serve in our military and to all those who have served in the past. Unfortunately, so many of our soldiers are not given the credit they deserve or the help that some returning soldiers so desperately need. They and their families have sacrificed so much for our country and it's people.  They stand up for our beliefs and rights as Americans, and not only do they fight for them but they are willing to die for them. Those who are willing to lay down their life so that others may continue to live free, to me, are true Heroes.  Some of these men and women will tell you that their military experience was a good one.  However, many will say that it was many things but that the word good is not how they would describe their experience. Many that have sacrificed so much are returning to find that they fought for a country that isn't returning the favor. 

   Many documentaries have been made to bring awareness to this problem that no doubt brings shame on our government and military leaders of this country. These films interview soldiers that have returned home to find that their country has turned their back on them. Some have been injured and cant get the proper medical care for their injuries. Some have terrible P.T.S.D and don't get the proper psychiatric care that a war time veteran needs to return to civilian life safely and effectively. Some are even finding that after their time in the military they cant find work to support their families. No matter what terrible situation these men and women are returning home to,  there is absolutely no excuse for this kind of treatment. They are our country's Heroes. These are our freedom fighters. They deserve much, much better.  So I give any and all of you the utmost respect and gratitude. Thank you for your unmeasurable sacrifice.  I will never take what you do and have done for granted. May God bless you and your family, forever and always.